What is the difference between an eye exam and a vision screening? Great question! Many people often get confused between the two. But that’s okay, that’s why we are here to help. Vision screenings are quick assessments done at your child’s pediatrician visit or at school. A comprehensive eye exam is performed by an eye […]
I use tap water to store my contact lenses when I run out of solution. Is that okay? This is a big no-no. Tap water, while safe to drink in most cases, can contain microbes that can attach to contact lenses and infect the eye. The most common microbe originating from tap water that infects […]
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol.
When should my child get their first eye exam? Great question! We recommend that children receive their first eye exam between the ages of 6-12 months, then again around age 3 and then around age 5 and yearly thereafter. Why so early and often? Because it is all about normal and healthy development. The development […]
Back in the old days, makeup was full of ingredients like lead, arsenic, and mercury.
Among the many changes our bodies undergo as we get older are the changes to our eyesight.
We wouldn’t have gone into the optometry field if we weren’t fascinated by eyes, and there are some incredible ones in nature.
A staple of every school nurse’s office is the big E eye chart.
We tend to think of 20/20 vision being a synonym for perfect eyesight, but that isn’t quite true.
Wearing glasses can be a big adjustment for kids when they’re just starting out.